Woman suffers life-threatening injuries in collision on A259 near Seaford

Emergency services responded to the collision in Bishopstone at 7.20am on Wednesday morning (December 2).

A red Nissan Micra and dark coloured Hyudai Getz collided on the A259 Buckle Bypass at the junction with Marine Parade.

A Sussex Police spokesman said: “The driver of one of the vehicles, a woman in her 80s, suffered life threatening injuries and was taken by air ambulance to the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton.

“Road closures are in place, affecting all lanes, between the junction of A259 with Marine Parade and the junction with Beacon Road.

“Traffic is currently being diverted via Beacon Road.”

Officers are appealing for witnesses to the collision.

Sergeant Kieran McDonald said: “We are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision or seen either of the vehicles prior to the incident to come forward.

“We would also like to hear from any drivers with dashcam footage of the collision to get in touch with us.

“If you can help our investigation, ring 101 or email [email protected] 101 quoting Operation Dollar.”

A spokesman for South East Coast Ambulance Service said: “We were called at approximately 7.20am today to reports of a collision at the junction of Buckle by-pass and Hill Rise.

“Ambulance crews attended and were joined at the scene by the air ambulance service.

“One person was assessed and treated at the scene before being airlifted to the Royal Sussex County Hospital in a serious condition.”